Category: Toyama

Discovering the village of Ainokura (相倉) is like taking a trip back in time to the most authentic rural Japan. Located in the remote region of Gokayama (五箇山), this hidden gem is famous for its gassho-zukuri (合掌造り) houses, whose impressive thatched roofs are designed to withstand the heavy snowfall of the Japanese Alps. Unlike other,…